National Commercial Bank
Public | |
Industry | Finance |
Founded | 26 December 1953 |
Headquarters | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
Key people |
Mansour Saleh Al-Maiman (Chairman) Saeed bin Muhammad Al-Ghamdi (CEO) |
Products | Financial Services |
Total assets | $119.73 billion (2015) |
Website | www.alahli.com.sa |
The National Commercial Bank (NCB) also known as AlAhli Bank (Arabic: البنك الأهلي التجاري) is the first Saudi Arabian bank, the second largest bank by asset in the Arab world[1] and one of the pioneers in Islamic banking and finance in the world. NCB has decided to turn itself into a fully Islamic bank in the next five years.[2]
Founding and Legal Structure
The National Commercial Bank was the first Saudi bank to be licensed and the biggest in the Kingdom and a leading financial institution in the Region. The Bank initiated business in the name of ‘‘The National Commercial Bank’’ following the Royal Decree on 20 Rabi Thani 1373H (26 December 1953).[3]
In 1999, the Government through the Ministry of Finance's Public Investment Fund (PIF) acquired a majority holding in the Bank.
The National Commercial Bank owns 90.7% of NCB Capital, its investment arm the Premier Investment bank in the Kingdom, and owns 67.03% of Türkiye Finans Katılım Bankası (TFKB), the leading participation bank in Turkey.
Ownership and Legal Constitution
The Bank was constituted as a General Partnership from its founding in 1953 until 1 July 1997 when it was reconstituted as a Joint Stock Company.
In 1999, the government of Saudi Arabia acquired a majority holding in the Bank through the Ministry of Finance's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
In an extraordinary general assembly meeting held on 21 March 2014, the shareholders approved to offer 25% of the Bank's share capital (after capital increase) to the general public under the Initial Public Offering (IPO) and to a minority shareholder of the Bank. The IPO was made for 15% of the Bank's share capital and an additional 10% was allocated to the Public Pension Agency. The shares offered were part of the shareholding of a majority shareholder of the Bank. The IPO was approved by the regulatory authorities and the subscription for the IPO took place between 19 October 2014 to 2 November 2014 and the Bank's shares have been trading on Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) since 12 November 2014.
Management
In 29 January 2013 Saeed bin Muhammad Al Ghamdi was appointed new CEO of National Commercial Bank. This was announced by Mansour bin Saleh Al-Maiman, Chairman of the Board of Directors of NCB. The Board appointed Al Ghamdi as new Chief Executive Officer who would take charge on 1 March 2013.
- NCB is one of the largest Banks in the Arab world. The Bank’s paid-up capital is SAR 20,000 million (US$ 5,333 million).
- Assets at year-end 2016 totaled SAR 441 Billion (US$ 118 billion).
- Net profit for the year 2016 totaled SAR 9,317 million (US$ 2,485 million).
- Shareholders’ Equity at year-end 2016 totaled SAR 58,738 million (US$ 15,663 million).
- Return on average Shareholder’s Equity for the fiscal year 2016 is 17.78%.
- Earnings per share for the year 2016 amounted to SAR 4.66 (US$ 1.24).
- At year-end 2016, the Bank operated 374 branches throughout the Kingdom, dedicated exclusively to Islamic Banking services.
- At year-end 2016, the Bank’s clients exceeded 5 million.
- At year-end 2016, the Bank’s employees throughout the Kingdom reached a total of 8,035 and 94.8% of which are Saudis.
- At year-end 2016, the Bank has operated 3,189 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) throughout the Kingdom.
- Over 94% of clients’ transactions had been successfully executed through alternative delivery channels during the year 2016.
- NCB is considered among the first Saudi companies that implemented the principle of Corporate Governance and the first bank in Saudi Arabia to receive International Certification on Business Continuity Management.
- The Bank also maintained its leadership in Corporate Responsibility. A number of new programs were launched to enhance NCB’s strategic partnerships and geographic coverage. Various initiatives included job opportunity programs that provided entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and generous loans.
Every year, NCB receives numerous prestigious awards and titles from regional and international media, industry bodies, and banking institutions, in recognition of its efforts and achievements in various fields of banking and financial services.
- AlAhli Takaful wins the “Best Takaful Company in Saudi Arabia 2016” Award by International Finance Magazine
- Banker Middle East Feb - Best Personal Loan in Saudi Arabia
- Banker Middle East March - Best Islamic Card Saudi Arabia
- Banker Middle East April - Best Cash Management Saudi Arabia
- Banker Middle East May - Best Customer Service Retail Saudi Arabia
- Quality Recognition Award 2016 - by J.P. Morgan – Recognized from 1997 – 2015
- Quality Recognition Award 2016 - by J.P. Morgan – Recognized from 1997 – 2015
- IPA Award as the Best National Organization in recruiting IPA graduates in 2016
- SME Organization’s Award for attracting national talents
- Best Retail Residential Finance Program – By “Jeddah & Riyadh Real Estate and Housing Exhibitions” at Restatex Riyadh
- Best Private Banking Services OverallBy Euromoney Awards
- Best Bank for private banking clients of high net worth (above US$ 30 million) By Euromoney Awards
- Best Bank for private banking clients of high net worth (US$ 5 million to US$ 30 million)By Euromoney Awards
- Best Bank for private banking clients of high net worth (US$ 1 million to US$ 5 million)By Euromoney Awards
- Best Bank in Saudi Arabia, by Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2016
- Best Bank in Saudi Arabia, by The Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2016
- Number One Rank in Saudi Arabia (Tier-1), by The Banker/FT's Top-1000 World Banks Ranking 2016
- Number 87 (from 115th in 2014) Rank in the World (Tier-1) by The Banker/FT's Top-1000 World Banks Ranking 2016
- Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Bank in Saudi Arabia, by Global Finance Best Digital Banks Awards 2016
- Best Integrated Corporate Banking Site in the MEA Region, by Global Finance Best Digital Banks Awards 2016
- Best Real-Estate Finance in Saudi Arabia, by The Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2016
- Best Premium Banking Service in Saudi Arabia, by The Banker Middle East Products Awards 2016
- Best Treasury Management in Saudi Arabia, by The Banker Middle East Products Awards 2016
- Best SME Loan in Saudi Arabia, by The Banker Middle East Products Awards 2016
- Best Private Banking Services Overall, by Euromoney Annual Private Banking & Wealth Management Survey 2016
- Elite Quality Recognition Award, by J.P. Morgan Chase
- Best STP Rates in U.S. Dollars, by J.P. Morgan Chase
- Best Residential Finance Award in Saudi Arabia 2015 – Individuals, by “Jeddah & Riyadh Real Estate and Housing Exhibitions” at Restatex Jeddah & Restatex Riyadh 2016
- Best IPO in the Middle East, by EMEA Finance 2015
- Best Bank in Saudi Arabia, by Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2015
- Best Commercial Bank in Saudi Arabia, by The Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2015
- Best Islamic Bank in Saudi Arabia, by Islamic Finance News Awards 2015
- Syndicated Deal of the Year, by Islamic Finance News Awards 2015
- Best Private Banking Services Overall in Saudi Arabia, by Annual Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2015
- Best Private Bank UHNW Clients (Greater than $30 million) in Saudi Arabia, by Annual Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2015
- Best Private Bank HNW Clients ($5 million to $30 million) in Saudi Arabia, by Annual Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2015
- Commercial Banking Capabilities, by Annual Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2015
- Succession Planning Advice and Trusts, by Annual Euromoney Private Banking and Wealth Management Survey 2015
- Best Islamic Private Bank Award, by Global Finance Islamic Financial Institutions Awards 2015
- Best Islamic Project Finance House, by Global Finance Islamic Financial Institutions Awards 2015
References
- ↑ "QNB, NCB top list of biggest GCC banks". ArgaamPlus. Retrieved 2016-03-08.
- ↑ "Saudi Arabia's Largest Bank To Become Fully Sharia-Compliant". Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ↑ Tschoegl, Adrian E. (2002). "Foreign banks in Saudi Arabia: a brief history" (PDF). Transnational Corporations. 2 (11): 123–154. Retrieved 22 April 2012.